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Napa Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 16,162 students in Napa Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Napa Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
26 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
16,162 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
669 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Napa Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #909 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#923 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
# American Indian Students
27 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,479 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
9%
12%
# Hispanic Students
9,505 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
55%
# Black Students
374 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
3,926 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
24%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
31 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
795 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,207
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,079
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,093
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,114
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,035
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,207
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,129
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,167
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,257
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,341
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,390
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,576
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,567
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,658 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,050 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$285 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$276 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,658
$21,485
Spending / Student
$17,050
$19,787
Best Napa Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vichy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3261 Vichy Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3544
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3544
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Northwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2214 Berks St.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3471
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3471
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Pueblo Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Barbara Rd.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3491
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3491
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #44.
Browns Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Buhman Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3761
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3761
Grades: K-6
| 533 students
Rank: #55.
Canyon Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
475 Silver Oak Trail
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2363
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2363
Grades: K-5
| 708 students
Rank: #66.
Unidos Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1850 Salvador Ave
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-6813
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-6813
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Rank: #77.
Donaldson Way Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
430 Donaldson Way
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 644-4486
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 644-4486
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #88.
Alta Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15 Montecito Blvd.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-3671
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-3671
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Rank: #99.
American Canyon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Newell Dr.
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2710
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2710
Grades: 9-12
| 1,722 students
Rank: #1010.
American Canyon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Benton Way
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 259-8592
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 259-8592
Grades: 6-8
| 1,007 students
Rank: #1111.
Bel Aire Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3580 Beckworth Dr.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3775
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3775
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #1212.
Napa Valley Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 Kilburn Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3678
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3678
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Rank: #1313.
New Technology High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 Yount St.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 259-8557
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 259-8557
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: #1414.
Napa Junction Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Eucalyptus Dr.
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 253-3461
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 253-3461
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1515.
Willow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1480 El Centro Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3771
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3771
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #1616.
West Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2315 W. Park Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3516
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3516
Grades: K-6
| 274 students
Rank: #1717.
Redwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Oxford St.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3415
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3415
Grades: 6-8
| 915 students
Rank: #1818.
Vintage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1375 Trower Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3601
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3601
Grades: 9-12
| 1,753 students
Rank: #1919.
Napa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2475 Jefferson St.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3711
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3711
Grades: 9-12
| 1,762 students
Rank: #2020.
Napa Valley Independent Studies
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Menlo Ave
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 259-8577
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 259-8577
Grades: K-12
| 110 students
Rank: #2121.
Snow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Foster Rd.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3666
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3666
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #2222.
Phillips Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Shetler Ave.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-3481
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-3481
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #2323.
Silverado Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1133 Coombsville Rd.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3688
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3688
Grades: 6-8
| 868 students
Rank: #2424.
Shearer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1590 Elm St.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-3508
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-3508
Grades: K-7
| 453 students
Rank: #2525.
Mcpherson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2670 Yajome St.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3488
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3488
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #2626.
Valley Oak High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Myrtle Ave.
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3791
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-3791
Grades: 10-12
| 196 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Napa Valley Unified School District?
Napa Valley Unified School District manages 26 public schools serving 16,162 students.
What is the rank of Napa Valley Unified School District?
Napa Valley Unified School District is ranked #909 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Napa Valley Unified School District?
59% of Napa Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Napa Valley Unified School District?
Napa Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Napa Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,050 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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